Reborn in 1981, the first to get rich start with dairy cows.

Tao Guiping stood timidly on the roadside opposite the dairy factory. As people gradually approached and happily entered the factory, she hesitated for a long time but didn't dare to take a step forward.

She thought about what happened last night, and it still felt like a dream.

Last night, she had just helped her mother bathe when she heard someone knocking on the door. When she opened the door, she found it was Shen Dong, who had helped her before.

Since helping her sell milk last time, the two haven't had much contact. A few days ago, when the team was distributing land, her family didn't have money to buy farm tools, so Shen Dong lent her money so she could buy the farm tools she wanted.

Tao Guiping thought to himself that he hadn't properly thanked Shen Dong yet, and now he was coming to find him.

"Brother Shen Dong, you were looking for me?"

Shen Dong looked inside; the room was pitch black except for the faint light from a single candle.

Tao Guiping looked ashamed, probably because her family situation made her feel embarrassed.

"Come out and talk, don't let the wind in, it's cold!"

Nodding, Tao Guiping closed the door and followed Shen Dong a few steps outside.

The team was quiet, except for the occasional bark of their little mongrel, which was particularly loud in the night.

"Be at the commune dairy factory at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Don't be late. I've arranged a job for you: kitchen helper. The monthly salary is 30 yuan. When you get there, tell Master Huang at the gate, and I'll take you there."

Tao Guiping was stunned!

Shen Dong's words kept echoing in his mind: "Dairy factory, work, 30 yuan a month..."

She couldn't believe her ears and was in a daze.

Shen Dong looked at the little girl in front of him. Due to her long-term poverty, she was obviously underdeveloped. Her hair was dry and yellow, her body was thin, and her clothes were covered with patches.

At this moment, their fingers clench together in tension, and they can't say a word.

"What's wrong? Don't you believe me?" Shen Dong waved his hand in front of her eyes.

"Huh? No... I... I just..."

After all, she was just a 14-year-old girl. When this happened, she panicked and became incoherent, not knowing what to say.

"Listen to me, if you arrive at 8 a.m., you can go home around 3 p.m. I know about your family situation, so I'll give you some advice."

"You can talk to your second uncle about the land at home and ask him to help with the planting. He can give you a portion of the harvest. You can also bring some vegetables from the canteen back to him. I believe your second uncle would be willing. You can eat breakfast and dinner at home, and you can talk to your second uncle about lunch as well. Think about whether this arrangement is okay."

Tao Guiping had recovered from her initial shock and listened to Shen Dong's words with gratitude.

After hearing the suggestion, she still hadn't decided whether to do it. "Thank you, Brother Shen Dong. I'll go home and discuss it with my mother. It's a bit sudden, and I haven't thought about it yet."

"It's okay. If you're busy tomorrow, you can come to work the day after tomorrow."

"No, things at home are minor matters, but I can't let the important matters at the factory be delayed. I'll be there on time tomorrow, don't worry!"

The little girl kept her head down, so Shen Dong couldn't see her expression. Hearing her firm attitude, he didn't say anything more and went home.

Tao Guiping's mind was in complete turmoil, and he hurried to his mother's bedside.

Tao Guiping's mother, Yang Hongdi, had just finished washing herself and sat down when Tao Guiping walked in. She asked, "Xiaohua, who came just now?"

"Mother, it's Shen Dong."

"Oh, Dongwa, what's up? Your tone of voice sounds off, is something wrong?" Yang Hongdi asked, noticing her daughter's strange expression as she sat up.

"Mom, Shen Dong is now in charge of the commune's dairy factory. He just told me that the factory's canteen is reopening and he wants me to work in the kitchen. I..."

"You're worried about your family, aren't you?" Yang Hongdi immediately sensed her hesitation.

"Hmm... Brother Shen Dong told me that my second uncle's family can help with the farming, and we can share the profits. I'll also bring back some food so they can take care of the family."

"Xiao Hua, you've suffered so much these past few years!" Xiao Hua is Tao Guiping's nickname. In recent years, one family tragedy after another has occurred, and Tao Guiping has endured it all with his frail body. Yang Hongdi knows how hard it has been.

She didn't want to be a burden to her daughter. She knew that if a woman was uneducated and stuck in the fields, her life would be over. So she advised, "Listen to Dongwa! He can become a factory manager, so what he says must be right."

"Mother, but..."

"No buts! Don't worry about home. Your second uncle is just not well-off, but he's a good person. He'll be happy if you bring him food. Just relax and go first thing tomorrow morning. Don't be late for work."

"Okay, Mother, I'll do as you say!"

Early in the morning, Tao Guiping went to her second uncle's house to discuss the matter. Just as her mother had said, her second uncle and aunt were overjoyed to hear her suggestion and patted their chests, saying that the whole family would take care of it.

Only then did she feel relieved and come to the commune.

Seeing that there were fewer people, and estimating that it was almost 8 o'clock, she was still a little scared and hesitant.

"Girl, you've been here for quite a while. Is something the matter?"

Old Huang, being a professional, had noticed Tao Guiping across the street long ago. The young girl would occasionally tiptoe to peek inside, looking both curious and hesitant.

Seeing the young girl looking in their direction but not coming closer, they assumed she was looking for work and said, "Young lady, the factory isn't hiring anymore. You should look elsewhere."

Just then, Shen Dong rode over on his bicycle and saw Tao Guiping standing opposite the door from afar.

"Tao Guiping, why aren't you going in?"

"Factory manager, do you know her? This girl has been here for a while. I thought she came to ask about hiring."

"This is one of the two kitchen helpers, from our team. Her family situation isn't good, I'll talk to you about it another time."

As she spoke, Tao Guiping walked over, her hair still damp with dew.

"Why don't you go in?"

"I...I was thinking of waiting for you to come along," Tao Guiping lied and said in a low voice.

Shen Dong smiled but didn't expose him. "Alright, come with me!"

When they arrived at the kitchen, Hu Aiping was already cleaning up the vegetables. The radishes and bean sprouts on the ground had been tidied up. Before Shen Dong could give any instructions, Tao Guiping took a stool, sat down, and started picking out the bean sprouts.

"Oh, it's Xiaohua!"

Hu Aiping exclaimed in surprise, immediately realizing it was her nephew who had arranged it, and considering her family's circumstances, she gave Shen Dong an approving look.

"Auntie, you're here too. Brother Shen Dong asked me to come."

"Is everything arranged at home?"

"It's all arranged; my second uncle helped."

"Okay, do a good job!"

"Dongzi..." Li Hu had just opened his mouth when he immediately spat out, "Factory Director!" and leaned closer.

"I did a pretty good job today, right? That kid got completely carried away by my flattery and told me everything. How was it?"

"From now on, I'll give you a red envelope every Chinese New Year, just like today!" He patted Li Hu on the shoulder and left.

Li Hu chuckled, sensing a goal to strive for.

On this day, many people set goals for themselves.

On this day, the dairy factory employees experienced happiness and joy!